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Y998 KFC

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 90,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 90,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 87,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2010 83,234 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front nr plate slightly defective

needs wheel tracking

Pass 12 May 2010 83,234 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front nr plate slightly defective

needs wheel tracking

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,273 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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Y998 KFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 101,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y998 KFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y998 KFC registered?

Y998 KFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y998 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 KFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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